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The RX-2 / Capella / 616 / 618 Info Thread
Base specifications of the RX-2 / Capella / 616 / 618
The best way to look at this is from a year to year perspective. All of the engine related technical information is in regards to a rotary powered vehicle unless otherwise noted. 1970 General info here Specifications Wheelbase: 97 inches Length: 163 inches Width: 62.2 inches Height: ???? inches Ride Height: ???? inches Track: Front ??? / Rear ???? Curb Weight: 2,315 lbs ???? Mpg ????? Gallon Gas Tank *The engine was carbureted with a 4 barrel Hitachi, 12A four port engine with a 9.4:1 compression ratio. Rated at ??? HP @ 7000 and ??? ft/lbs @ 4000. *There were two transmissions available; a four speed manual and ????????? . Manual gearing was as follows?????????????: 1st: 3.380 2nd: 2.002 3rd: 1.390 4th: 1.000 1974 General info here Specifications Wheelbase: 97 inches Length: 163 inches Width: 62.2 inches Height: ???? inches Ride Height: ???? inches Track: Front ??? / Rear ???? Curb Weight: 2,315 lbs ???? Mpg ????? Gallon Gas Tank *The engine was carbureted with a 4 barrel Hitachi, 12A four port engine with a 9.4:1 compression ratio. Rated at ??? HP @ 7000 and ??? ft/lbs @ 4000. *There were two transmissions available; a four speed manual and ????????? . Manual gearing was as follows?????????????: 1st: 3.380 2nd: 2.002 3rd: 1.390 4th: 1.00 Paint Codes 
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02-11-2009, 08:46 PM
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if anyone has ideas for these threads please PM the info to either one of us so that we can add/edit the info thread and keep the thread as uncongested as possible Thank you |
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08-06-2010, 11:03 PM
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quick question guys... need help locating parts for my 1972 rx-2... any help greatly appreciated .... thanks
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12-31-2010, 10:23 PM
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01-19-2012, 05:10 PM
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Looking for front shroud
Hey all, I have a '73 RX2 and I am trying to find that black plastic piece that goes beneath the rad support. I guess you would call it a shroud or valence??? Does anybody have a spare or know of a place that reproduces them?
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08-20-2012, 10:00 PM
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Hey guys, I just picked up a RX-2 and have it parked in california. I will be trying to get parts and info from here in Japan before I move back to Cali next year.
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04-09-2013, 09:02 PM
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added paint codes!
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04-09-2013, 10:35 PM
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paint codes are from suren 03 , circuit theory , yo got some parts for your car from vince , witch i sold to him : hope you keep the car . if anyone needs some parts hit me up , I will try to help
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04-09-2013, 11:08 PM
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that said, ill probably be hitting you up for parts for my restoration. Lots of plastics where murdered by 30 years of desert sun.
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04-10-2013, 08:11 PM
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Well here are some more paint codes... hope some of u guys find them useful
  
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04-11-2013, 09:27 AM
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just curious, where did you come across these? its like Mazda archaeology
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04-11-2013, 02:40 PM
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04-12-2013, 01:25 AM
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I like to see the sharing ,nice find suren .Hey suren got some more defrost vents(bought an rx3 and it had a good one ) so hopefully I will go to the plastic fab place next week and see if they can be made , ill keep you posted
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04-17-2013, 07:55 AM
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Thanks for the update Matt.... Let me know when there done..... I have some other stuff I will post here later regarding vin #'s and specs..... |
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04-17-2013, 11:07 AM
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Here is the vin decoder..
Last edited by surem; 04-17-2013 at 11:11 AM. Reason: pic |
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